Newton Abbot Town Council

An A-Z of Who, What and Where

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Adult & Community Learning Centre: Market Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RJ,      01626 206410
After School
AMPM Club: Wolborough C of E School, Union Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JU,       01626 202050 
Air Training Corps, 1322 Sqdn: ATC Building, Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Tue & Thur, 7.15pm to 9.30pm   01626 362580
Allotments: Newton Abbot & District Co-operative Allotment Association, Mr R. Beech, 01626 367513 – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Animals
Animal Cremation Services: Cremtor, Greycoat Lane, Forches Cross, Newton Abbot, 01626 353990, www.cremtor.co.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Animals in Distress Rescue Centre: Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, TQ12 5UG        01803 812121, www.animalsindistress.uk.com
Cats Protection: Teignbridge & Totnes Branch - 08453 712723, www.teignbridge.cats.org.uk   
Devon Wildlife Hospital: Moorview Farm, Denbury Road, East Ogwell, Newton Abbot.  24/7 service for all sick and injured or orphaned wildlife.  Contact Bill Knott or Liz Dyas, 07731552909/07730844954
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals: 21 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AQ   01626 363892
Arthritis Care Devon: 2nd Wed of each month 7.30 p.m. at St Paul’s Church, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN - L Darbyshire 01803 812292, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Ball Clay Heritage Society: Chairman John Pike 01626 354404, Secretary Bryn Evans 01626 208831, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.clayheritage.org
Banks and Building Societies
Abbey National: 3-5 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AG - 0845 7654321
Alliance & Leicester plc: 2 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HF - 01626 333626
Barclays Bank plc: 40 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EA0845 7555555
Britannia Building Society, 25-27 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QL          01626 361877
Halifax plc: 37 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QL - 01626 230906
HSBC Bank plc: 42 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EB - 0845 7404404
Lloyds TSB: 41 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QW - 0845 3000000
NatWest Bank plc: 48 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EE – 0845 6101234
Nationwide Building Society: 7 Pearl Assurance House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AQ - 0845 2660464
Barn Owl Trust: Waterleat, Ashburton, TQ12 7HU - 01364 653026, www.barnowltrust.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Births, Deaths and Marriages, Registrar of: Old Forde House, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX, opening hours 9am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm Mon-Thur, Fri 9am-1pm & 2pm-4pm by appointment only, 01626 206346, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Borough Courts Leet & Baron of Newton Abbot (est. 1411, revived 1991), meetings and ceremonies listed in the 'What's On' Events Calendar on the Newton Abbot Town Council website.

Brass Band – STORM Brass is Devon’s highest ranked brass band and rehearses in Newton Abbot.  All brass and percussion players welcome.  Contact Band Manager Ken Cassidy telephone: 07787 160155 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Their website for more details: www.stormbrass.com
Brownies, Cubs, Guides and Scouts
1st Newton Abbot Brownie pack. Weekly meeting held at The Avenue Methodist Church, Newton Abbot, every Tuesday at 6pm-7.45pm. Girls aged 7-10years old.  For more information please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

5th Newton Abbot Brownies : Meet at St. Paules Church Hall, Devon Square.  Mondays during term time.  For more information please ring 01626 203860, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Newton Abbot Area Guides, Brownies, Rangers, Rainbows and Newton Abbot Athletic Club: Adbrooke Park Sports & Social Club, summer Tue and Thur 6.30pm, winter Thur 7pm, Janice Hindle, 01626 365319
Scout Association, Teignbridge District: Mrs Jane Gourd, 01626 773903
Scout Hall, Teignbridge: Burdett Building, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1LJ - 01626 336947
British Red Cross Society: 90 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2ET - 01626 369731, www.redcross.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Business
Newton Abbot and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce: 1st Floor, 13 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JR. The Chamber has been active in Newton Abbot for over 80 years, providing a voice and focal point for retailers, traders, manufacturers and professional people. It is dedicated to supporting the interests of the town, its business community and its inhabitants in every sphere of our commercial and community affairs. Secretary: Penny Clapham 01647 253066. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Federation of Small Businesses: Devon Regional Office, 137 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3HW 01803 322499.
South Devon Enterprise Agency, Unit 6, Teignbridge Business Centre, Cavalier Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot TQ12 6TZ. Managing Director: Leesa Daymond 08456 447558
Teignbridge Business Centre (inc Enterprise South Devon): Unit 6, Teignbridge Business Centre, Cavalier Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot TQ12 6TZ, 01626 837002, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) Club: The Salvation Army
Newton Abbot Corps, 28 Union Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2JS - Thurs 1.30pm-2.30pm, 01626 352870
Cancer Research Committee: Chairman Mrs Barbara Haarer 01626 361133, www.cancerresearch.org.uk
Care & Repair: Leatside House, Bradley Lane, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1LZ - 01626 355793
Carers: Devon Young Carers, 01392 382331, www.devon.gov.uk/youngcarers  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Careers Advice for Young People: Connexions, 01626 367579, www.connexions-cd.org.uk , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Cemetery: information 01626 215850 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Chamber of Trade and Commerce  http://www.newtonabbotchamber.co.uk/

Chartered Psychologist & UKCP Psychotherapist Counselling, Psychotherapy, Clinical Supervision & Business Coaching Psychology.  London, Surrey, Devon (Newton Abbot).  For more details please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Chemists
Asda (in store pharmacy): Highweek Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 882710
Boots the Chemist: 36/38 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 362124
Boots the Chemist: 14 Albany Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 363195
Buckland Pharmacy: 16 Haldon Rise, Buckland, Newton Abbot, 01626 365379
Day Lewis Pharmacy: Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 365893
Frankland Chemists (Alliance Chemist): 59 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 354783
Orchid Pharmacy (Alliance Pharmacy): 44a Gestridge Road, Kingsteignton, 01626 363883
Superdrug Pharmacy: 26 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 351694
Childbirth Trust, National (Torbay & South Devon): 01803 613819
Choirs
Andante Youth Girls’ Choir: Girls 8-16 years, Lena Phillips 01626 360285
Choir 86: St. Michael’s Church Hall, Kingsteignton, Mondays (term-time), 01803 812812
Chordettes Ladies Barbershop Singers: Meets every Wed at 7.00pm to 10.00pm at Seale Hayne, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot
Churches and Religious Groups
All Saints Church, Highweek, Newton Abbot, 01626 201436
Avenue Methodist Church and United Reformed Church, The Avenue, Newton Abbot, 01626 360400
Catholic Woman’s League, Newton Abbot:            Meet first Tuesday at St Joseph’s Church, 01626 364357
Christian Brethren: Prospect Chapel, Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, 01803 324205
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St Marychurch Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 353960
Evangelical Fellowship: Highweek Primary School, Newton Abbot, meet Sundays 10.30am, 01626 367513 or 01626 334147
Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Methodist Church, Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, Rev. E. Daniel 01626 353387
Methodist Church, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot. Sunday worship 10.30am, Rev Peter Smith 01626 366744, Booking secretary Mrs Beryl Sharp 01626 364089
Newton Abbot Christian Centre, Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 324017
Newton Abbot Spiritualist Church, East Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 201101
Salem Place Christian Fellowship, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 203421
Rora Christian Fellowship, Rora House, Liverton, 01626 821746
Salvation Army, 28 Union Street, Newton Abbot, Sunday meetings 11.15am and 6pm, 01626 352870
St Josephs RC Church, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365231
St Luke’s Church, Laburnum Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365837, Church Hall for hire 01626 212339 (Mrs Whittle)
St Mary’s Church, Abbotsbury Road, Newton Abbot (contact All Saints 01626 201436)
St Mary’s Church, Wolborough Hill, Newton Abbot (contact St Paul’s 01626 334357)
St Paul’s Church, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 334357, Mon-Thurs 9.30am-11.30am
St Peter and Paul, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot (contact All Saints 01626 201436)
Cinema
Alexandra Cinema and Theatre, Market Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365368, Bookings/Info 0871 2303200
Citizens Advice Bureau: Bank House Centre, 5B Bank Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 2JL, for free and confidential advice on all matters, opening hours 9.30am-12noon Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 01626 203141 (admin line)
Civic Society, Newton Abbot: Secretary Barry Kaye, 22 Orchard House, Market Way, Chudleigh, TQ13 0HL – 01626 859162 – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Website: www.newtonabbotcivicsoc.com
CLIC Sargent: 01392 882040, www.clicsargent.org.uk.
Classic Breeze Concert Band: 01803 812074, www.classicbreeze.co.uk
Community Care Trust (South Devon) Ltd,  The Haven, 8 Hanbury Building,  Bradley Lane, Newton Abbot, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Community Centres and Halls

• Bradley Community Centre: Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, 01626 368853
• Buckland & Milber Community Centre: Gilbert Road, Buckland, Newton Abbot, 01626 206690
• Courtenay Centre: Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365877. Courtenay Centre Lunch Club 55+ years, Tues-Fri 12.30 pm, contact Cheryl Drye (as above)
• Highweek Village Hall: Highweek, Newton Abbot, 01626 360676
• Orchard House Family Centre: 21 Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 360737

Councilling Directory: Counselling Directory provides a huge support network of qualified/registered counsellors and psychotherapists, enabling visitors to find a professional close to them and appropriate for their needs. The site also provides a wealth of information and advice about counselling. Fore more information please visit www.counselling-directory.org.uk 
Councils
Devon County Council: County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD, 01392 382000 (Highways: Devon Highways Management, Area Office South, Devon House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, 0845 1551004)
Kingsteignton Town Council: Council Offices, The Community Hall, Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot. TQ12 3QG, Tel/Fax 01626 364089, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.kingsteignton.gov.uk/
Newton Abbot Town Council: Great Western House, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN, 01626 201120, Fax 01626 201119 or 01626 369674, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
Teignbridge District Council: Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX, 01626 361101, www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Courts
County Court, Torquay and Newton Abbot: The Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay, 01803 616791
Magistrates’ and Juvenile Court, Newton Abbot: The Court House, Newfoundland Way, Newton Abbot, 01803 612211
Probation Service: Head Office Queen’s House, Little Queen Street, Exeter, 01392 474100; South Devon Youth Offending Team, Bridge House, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 202700
Youth Offending Service, South Devon: Bridge House, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot. Tel. 01626 202700
Crematorium: Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QG, office open Mon-Thur 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm, 01803 327768; chapel open daily 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 9.30am–1pm, 01803 329977
CRUSE Bereavement Care: Dignity House, 17 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 332450, www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

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Dance
Ballroom & Social Dancing Classes: St Luke’s Church Hall, Milber, Thurs 7.00pm to 9.30pm, Dennis Samuel 01803 299791
Devon Diamonds & American Square Dancers: Kingskerswell Public Hall,  Thurs 8pm-10 pm, 01803 391546
Irish Set Dancing: Jolly Farmer Function Room, Newton Abbot, Weds 8pm, 01626 204350
Newton Bushel Morris Men: 01803 614542 or 01626 835749 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Day Nurseries
Ark in the Park: 20 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, 01626 324800
Humpty Dumpty Nursery: Coombeshead College, Highweek Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 201853, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jelly Tots Toddler Group: 01626 211216, Mrs J. Curtis
Deaf Children’s Society Exeter & South Devon: Mark Hale, 01803 391278
Dentists
Abbotsbury Dental Care: 4 Abbotsbury Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 352880
Alston Practice: Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 205070
Burgin, Day & Eberley: 28 Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, 01626 354347
Den Dental: Brunel Dental Centre, Brunel Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, 0844 3879902
El-Nashar Dental Care: 11 Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, 01626 212121
The Orthodontic Practice, 9 St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 0844 8151929
Magnus Practice: Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 205078
McDermott: 49 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 335567
Merrin Practice: Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 205071
Mullins Practice: Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 369866
Revell Practice: Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 366288
St Paul’s Dental Practice: 4 St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365896
Tudor Clinic: 49 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 335567
Uppercroft Dental Clinic and Sedation Centre: 31 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 200321
Wines Practice: Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 205079
Out of hours: please call Castle Circus Health Centre, Abbey Road, Torquay, 01803 296125. To register for an NHS Dentist: contact the dental helpline on 0845 0020034

Devon holiday accommodation

Diabetes UK South West: 01823 324007, www.diabetes.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Step One Services: support and information for adults with learning disabilities, 01626 202141
Doctors
Albany Surgery: Albany Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 334411
Buckland Surgery: 1 Raleigh Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 332813
Cricketfield Surgery: Cricketfield Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 208020
Devon Square Surgery: 44 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 332182
Drugs: Exeter Drugs Project, South Devon Services, 01626 351144, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.edpservices.org.uk     

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Epilepsy Action: Torbay Branch - 01803 856735, www.epilepsy.org.uk

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Fire Services: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Western Command, Torquay Headquarters, Newton Road, Torquay.  01803 653700 - Free Home Fire Safety Visits Freephone 0800 7311 822, Text Info Line 078 0000 2476
Fitness League: Abbotskerswell Village Hall, Thurs at 10.30am and Heathfield Community Centre 7.30pm, contact Mrs R Rees 01626 835447
Fitness League:  Liverton Village Hall, Mon at 2.15pm, Jackie Stevens, 01626 824516
Pilates & Fitness in Devon: 07906 989367, www.getfitinchudleigh.com
Forward Living: Pearl Assurance House, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 202221, www.forwardliving.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Freebooters Walking Group Devon: (only walks on Sunday’s) Jeanne 01626 360272
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Association: 0845 3727407, www.guidedogs.org.uk

1st Newton Abbot Guides : Meet St. Pauls Church Hall, Devon Square.  Thursdays during term time.  For more information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Health
Devon Primary Care Trust: Bridge House, Collett Way, Brunel Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, 01626 357000
NHS Direct: 0845 4647 (24 hours), www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 
South Devon Healthcare Child and Family Guidance: Torbay Hospital Annexe, Newton Road, Torquay Children’s Team 01803 655692, Young People’s Team 01803 655672
South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, 01803 614567
Historic Churches Trust, Devon:  Susan Taverner 01626 364554, www.devonhistoricchurches.co.uk

Holiday Cottages - Holiday Cottages are based in the west country, and are one of the leading holiday accommodation providers throughout. They offer accommodation throughout all towns and villages throughout Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall (and now the Cotswolds).  Fore more information please click on the following link www.holidaycottages.co.uk  

Holiday Cottages introduce tourism to towns/cities & villages throughout Devon, and encourage holiday makers to visit all year round.
Homestart Teignbridge: 9 Market Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 353700, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hospitals
Newton Abbot Hospital: Jetty Marsh Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2TS, 01626 324500. (Newton Abbot Hospital League of Friends has regular fund-raising activities, contact the Hospital - volunteers needed)
Torbay Hospital: Lawes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, 01803 614567

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Inland Revenue: Sherborne House, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 208600, 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri

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Kingscare League of Friends:  Kingsteignton Medical Practice, Whiteway Road, Kingsteignton, 01626 357090, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 08444 772429

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Libraries
Newton Abbot Public Library, Market Street, Newton Abbot, 01392 384012. Has a large stock of books for lending together with a reference and study library, a children’s library and a railway studies room. The library also stocks a selection of videos and CDs and has access to the Internet, CD Roms and word processing facilities. Opening hours: Mon 9.30-7.00, Tues 9.30-1.00, Wed 9.30-7.00, Thurs 9.30-7.00; Fri 9.30-5.00, Sat 9.30-4.00. Railway Studies opening hours: Wed 10.00-1.00 and 2.00-4.00, Thurs 10.00-1.00, Sat 10.00-1.00 & 2.00 – 4.00
Local Talking Newspaper for the Visually Impaired (Dyrons): (The Mid-Devon Advertiser on cassette tape): John Colley 01626 367489
Lupus Group, Devon: Mrs Mayne Sundwall-Hopkins, 10am-9pm, 01803 203318, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.lupusuk.org.uk

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Macmillan Cancer Support: Fundraising Office 95 Torquay Road, Paignton, 01803 528004, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.macmillan.org.uk
Media: Radio, Television and Newspapers
BBC Radio Devon: P.O. Box 1034, Plymouth, PL3 5BD – 01752 260323
BBC Television South West: Broadcasting House, Seymour Road, Mannamead, Plymouth
ITV Westcountry: Western Wood Way, Langage Business Park, Plymouth, 0844 8814900
Heart Radio: Harbour Point, Victoria Parade, Torquay, 01803 201444
Herald Express: Barton Hill Road, Torquay, 01803 676000
Mid-Devon Advertiser: Old Manor House, 63 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 353555
Newton Abbot Hospital Radio 292: Newton Abbot Hospital, West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, 01626 324600
Palm Radio: Marble Court, Lymington Road, Torquay, 01803 321055 (Broadcasting on 105.5FM)
Torbay Hospital Radio: The Studio, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, 01803 655361
Western Morning News and The Weekender: Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, 01803 676000
Member of Parliament: The Member of Parliament for Teignbridge is Anne Marie Morris MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 1AA, local office 2 Sailsbury House, Sailsbury Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2DF 01626 368277
Mencap Society, Newton Abbot & District: 01392 494694, www.mencap.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Meningitis 24 Hour Helpline: 0800 028 1828, www.meningitis-trust.org
Michelmas Club (Over 50s): St. Luke’s Hall, Milber, every other Thur, Sheila Bracey 01626 365450
Motor Neurone Disease Association, Torbay & District, Gwen Warde 01803 313920, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Multiple Sclerosis Society South Devon: 0845 602 0805, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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National Trust Newton Abbot Association: 01626 336155, jean@ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Newton Abbot Community Interest Company: The CIC currently supports several community initiatives and helps establish groups to implement these initiatives.   www.newtonabbotcic.org.uk contact Emily Farrell 01626 215917
Newton Abbot and District Model Engineering Society: 0778 8577662, www.nadmes.org.uk
Newton Abbot & District Musical Comedy Society: Mon 7.30 pm, The Greene Room, Waverley Road, Newton Abbot, Mr Glennon 01626 203570, www.nadmcs.org

Newton Abbot & District Society of arts:  A society which promotes professional concerts in Newton Abbot and District.  For more information please visit www.nadsa.co.uk
Newton Abbot & District Town Band: Prospect Chapel, East Street, Newton Abbot Tue 7.30pm-9.30 pm, Julie Cleave 01626 438827
Newton Abbot & District Writers Circle: Christine Lambert 01803 555989
Newton Abbot Art Group: alternate Thur aft/alt Fri eve and Saturday workshops & life classes, L Fergusson 01626 353308,  Mrs D Lewis 01626 363704
Newton Abbot Chess Club: Secretary Trefor F. Thynne, 54 Silverwood Avenue, Newton Abbot TQ12 4LG – 01626 337876 – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Newton Abbot & District Chamber of Commerce: Chairman Penny Clapham,01647 253066 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    www.newtonabbotchamber.co.uk
Newton Abbot Flower Club: 4th Mon every month except Aug & Dec, 7pm  Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Susan Oliver 01626 834114

Newton Abbot Music Hub: The Newton Abbot Music Hub was established in 2009 as a forum which aims to bring together all those in the Newton Abbot and District area who have an active, community, interest in music either as providers, performers or as an audience.  www.newtonabbotmusic.hub.org
Newton Abbot Orchestra: Janna Bulmer 01364 652227
Newton Abbot Photographic Club: Newton Abbot Photographic Club was established almost seventy years ago and currently has over 50 members from Newton Abbot and the surrounding area of south Devon. We are keen to welcome new members, whether you are an experienced photographer or a complete beginner.  Tue 7.30pm from end Sept to end of Apr, Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton, Chris Brown 01626 821170, www.newtonabbot-photoclub.org.uk  
Newton Abbot Ramblers: Mr M Strickland 01626 774054, www.newtonabbotramblers.org
Newton Abbot Recorded Music Society: May to Sept 7.30pm, St. Mary’s Hall, Abbotsbury, Mrs B Prince 01626 361303
Newton Abbot Royal British Legion Club: Marsh Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 353494
Newton Abbot Women’s Institute:  Ann Wild 01626 366354
NSPCC, Newton Abbot & District: Mrs J L Baker, 01626 366542
Nursery Schools
Abbotsbury School: 90 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 352164 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , from age 2.5 years
Bradley Barton Primary School & Nursery Unit: Ogwell Mill Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 203450, from 3 years
Decoy Primary School & Nursery Unit: Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 353282, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , from 3 years
First Steps: Stover Nursery School, Stover, Newton Abbot, 01626 354505, www.stover.co.uk
Haytor View Community Primary School: Queensway, Newton Abbot, Head Teacher 01626 203040, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , from age 3
Highweek Community Nursery & Primary School: Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Headteacher, 01626 216300, from age 3
St Catherines Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 1 Musket Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, 01626 832665
Wolborough Church of England Primary School: meets weekdays 9am-11.45am and 1pm-3.30pm, contact Tracy Hoare, 01626 202050, quality education for 3-5s

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Opticians
P L & L E Bill: 13 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 354691
Boots Opticians Ltd: 34 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365410
Dollond & Aitchison: Pearl Assurance House, 2 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot,  01626 354508
Peters Optical: 3-4 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 351294
Specsavers: 16 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 336781
Vision Express: 16 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 369922

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Parent Line Plus: 0808 8002222
Parkinson’s Disease Society (Teignbridge District): Jenny Breeze 01626 200656
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service): 0845 110080
Police
Police Station: Baker’s Hill, Newton Abbot. There is no public number for the station. Callers should ring the Force Switchboard and ask for Newton Abbot inquiry office if their call cannot be dealt with centrally. Force Central Switchboard 0845 277 7444 (for all other enquiries – ask for the Service or Department you want).  Minicom users dial 01392 452935, Textphone for use by the hard of hearing and speech impaired.
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Victim Support: Oak Place, Newton Abbot, 01626 356695, www.victimsupport.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Victim Support Teignbridge: 0845 6761020 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . National Helpline 0845 3030 900. Charity of trained volunteers to provide both emotional and practical support to victims of any crime and other traumatic events
Post Offices
Buckland: 18 Haldon Rise, Buckland, Newton Abbot, 01626 352210
Costcutters (Main Post Office): Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 332725
Postcode Enquiry Line: 0845 111 222, Text phone 0845 606 0604 (calls charged at local rate)
Post Office Counters Ltd Customer Help Line: 08457 223344 (calls charged at local rate) or parcel enquiries Parcelforce 08708 501150
Royal Mail Delivery Office: Unit 2, Forde Court, Newton Abbot, 01626 357553
Pre-School
Avenue Parent & Toddler Group: The Avenue Church, The Avenue, Newton Abbot,   Pat Mason 07929033847
Bradley Community Centre Parent & Toddler Group: Mill Close, Bradley Valley, Newton Abbot, 01626 361337
Centre Pre-School Ltd: St Pauls Church Hall, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 07814 954804
Magpie’s Pre-School: Avenue Methodist Church, The Avenue, Newton Abbot, 2- 5 years, 07867 658529, www.earlyyearsdevon.org.uk/magpies/index.html
Newton Abbot Pre-School (Secret Garden): The Green Rooms, Fisher Road, Newton Abbot, contact Jackie 07971 708024, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , for 18 months-5 years, open 9am-3pm, www.newtonabbotpreschool.co.uk
Noah’s Ark Toddler Group: St Paul’s Church Hall, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 330556
Rhyme Time: Highweek Village Hall, Coronation Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot,   Joanne 01392 384069
St Joseph’s Pre-School Unit: St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 352559, from 2- 4 years, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tumbling Ted’s Playhouse: 1 Wharf Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 335678
Prince Street Broadband Computer Club: Mrs Lorna Perryman 01626 200524
Probate Registry: Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, 01392 415370
Probus Club Newton Abbot: Mr Ray McCarthy 01626 331864

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Royal Engineers Association: Secretary, Mr R. Andrews 01626 212620
Royal National Institute for the Blind: Helpline 0303 1239999
Royal Naval Association: Mr R F Butler 01626 361916
RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute), Teignmouth Branch: 01626 777043
Rotary Club Newton Abbot: 01626 364938
Royal British Legion, Newton Abbot Branch & Women’s Section: 01626 353494

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Samaritans, The: 0845 7909090, www.samaritans.org, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Schools and Colleges
All Saints C of E (Marsh) Primary School: Osborne Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365293
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School: Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 353980
Canada Hill Community Primary School: Abbotsridge Drive, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, 01626 335595
Coombeshead College: Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 201800
Decoy Primary School: Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 353282
Highweek Community Primary School: Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 216300
Newton Abbot College: 28 Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 367335
St Catherine’s C of E Primary & Nursery School: 1 Musket Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, 01626 832665
St Josephs Catholic Primary School: Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, 01626 352559
Stover School: Stover, Newton Abbot, 01626 354505 (seniors 01626 354505, Junior & Preparatory 01626 331451)
Teign School: Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton, Headteacher Mr V Game, 01626 366969
Wolborough C of E Primary School: Union Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 202050
Shopmobility: Shopmobility Centre, Multi-Storey Car Park, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, loan of electric/manual wheelchairs and scooters, Mrs Lancaster 01626 335775
South Devon Dollshouse & Miniatures Club: 01803 613376
South Devon Railway Association: 01364 643536
South Devon Women’s Aid Helpline: 01626 365087
Spectrum Music Concert Band – Rehearsals Wednesdays 7.15 – 9.15 p.m. at Kingskerswell Parish Centre.  New Players please contact Tim Porter on 07760 321554  Woodwind, brass & percussion players welcome Grade 5 upwards.  For bookings and enquiries phone Kate on 01626 333865
Spiritual Development Group Newton Abbot: Dawn Gold 01626 337661
Sports and Recreations
Abbrook Sports & Social Club: 01626 331234
Abbrook Aces Cycle Club (Junior section): Becky Kelly, 01626 777430 – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Bikinmotion Cycle Club: Richard Shepherd, 8 Chelston Road, Newton Abbot, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.bikinmotion.co.uk
Cyclists Touring Club: Graham Brodie 01626 367977 mobile 0788 9964101, www.ctctorbay.co.uk
Dainton Golf Club: 01803 815000, www.daintonparkgolf.co.uk
Decoy BMX Club: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.decoy-bmx.co.uk
Devon County Football Association: Paul Morrison Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 01626 332077, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.devonfa.com
Kingsteignton & Newton Abbot Amateur Boxing Club: Newton Abbot Racecourse
Newton Abbot Fishing Association:            Six waters at Rackerhayes, Kingsteignton, PO Box 1, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9ZE, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Newton Abbot Racecourse: 01626 353235
Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club: 01626 354150
Newton Abbot Sailing Club: Sailing every Sunday aft, Oct to end of Mar, Secretary 01626 367086, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Newton Abbot Squash Rackets & Lawn Tennis Club: 01626 354875
Rangers, Rainbows and Newton Abbot Athletic Club: Summer Tues & Thurs 6:30 pm, Winter Thurs 7pm, Linda Dabbs, 01626 365319
South Devon Cricket Club, Newton Abbot: David Jervois 01626 832292
South Devon Sports Assoc for the Disabled: 01626 212267
Teignbridge Canoe Club: Secretary Craig Kelly, www.teigncanoe.org.uk
WBB Judo Club: From 4 years old, every Fri, 01626 852202
Sports Centres
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre: Highweek Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 215660, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Newton Abbot and District Recreational Trust: Marsh Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365343 or 01626 438629
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airman’s Families Association): 01392 254611, www.ssafa.org.uk
St John’s Ambulance, Devon County Headquarters: 01392 824445
St John’s Ambulance, Newton Abbot Headquarters: 43 East Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365112, Adults Mon 7.30-9.00pm, Badgers (6-10 years) Wed 5.15-6.30pm, Cadets (10-17) Wed 6.45-8.30pm
St John Fellowship, Newton Abbot & District: 01626 352743
Stitching: Kingsteignton Circle of Stitching Friends, June 01626 362260 or Marion 01626 361641
Stover Canal Society: Chairman Roger Harding 01803 872795, www.stovercanal.co.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Swimming
Kingsteignton Swimming Pool & Recreation Association,            01626 366480, Pam Terrill, also Kingsteignton Swimming & Life Saving Club
Kingsteignton Swimming Pool Enquires and Kingsteignton Swimming Pool & Recreation Association Bingo, Royal British Legion, Longford Lane, Kingsteignton, 3rd Tuesday of month, for both contact Mrs M Cole 01626 211000
Lamorna Hotel Swimming Pool: 01636 337700, Swimming Club Mrs J Dowrick 01626 354703
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre (see Sports Centres)

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Teign Branch Friends of Rowcroft Hospice: Mrs U. Kirtland 01626 355061
Teign Stitchers & Cross Stitch Club:  Last Tues of month 01626 362260
Teignbridge Access Group for Disabled: Bob Newton 01364 661572 or 079905151 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Teignbridge After Bereavement Support, Befriending after Bereavement & Widows: 01626 367836
Teignbridge Council for Voluntary Service: Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot,  01626 215907, www.teigncvs.org.uk, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Teignbridge Decorative & Fine Arts Society: Liz Penn, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teignbridge Metal Detecting Group This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.microaviator.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Tel: 01626 360758 or 07970 294943
Toilets, Public
Located in Sherborne Road, Newfoundland Way, Courtenay Park, Cricketfield Road car park, Decoy Country Park, and Newton Road, Kingsteignton.
Torch Trust for the Blind: Margaret/John Colley 01626 367489
Tourist Information Centre: 6 Bridge House, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot,  open Easter to Nov Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm, Winter opening Nov-Apr Mon-Sat 10am-4pm closed between 1.30 and 2.00 p.m. 01626 215667, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Torquay & Teignbridge Stamp Club, St. Michael’s Church Hall, Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton.  Meetings held on 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.  01803 328769  www.wessex.org.uk/Torquay
The Towersey Foundation: 01626 365878, www.towerseyfoundation.org.uk  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Chairman Anthony Brooks-Daw
Transition Newton Abbot:  Local group working with local people and organisations to address the twin issues of climate change and peak oil, www.transitionnewtonabbot.org.uk or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Transport
Country Bus: 01626 833664
Newton Abbot & Teignbridge Community Transport:  Multi Storey Car Park, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, co-ordinator Kay Yendall, 01626 335775
Newton Abbot Railway Station: Station Road, Newton Abbot, train details 0845 7000125
Ring & Ride Car Service:  01626 335775
Stagecoach Devon Bus Service: Enquiry Line 01803 664500
Town & Country Coaches: 01626 201052
Twinning
Kingsteignton/Orbec Twinning Association: Secretary Mrs E. Fazakerley 01626 356441, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Newton Abbot and District Twinning Association (Besigheim & Ay): Persis Stewart 01626 361808           

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Utilities
Electricity: Emergency Service (24 hours), 0800 365900
Gas: Emergency Service (at any time), 0800 111999, hard of hearing customers Minicom/Textphone 0800 371787 (free call)
Water: South West Water, Pennisula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter 0800 1691144

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Veterinary Services
Albany Veterinary Centre: 14 Albany Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 368000
Powderham Veterinary Group: 7 Powderham Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365119

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West Country Embroiderers: - Anne Walker 01626 210034  Info at www.westcountryembroiderers.co.uk 1st and 3rd Monday at 1.30 p.m. at Teignbridge Scout Hut
Women’s Institute St. Michael’s Church Hall, Kingsteignton, 1st Thur 7.45pm, Pam Laing 01626 361863

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Yoga
Kingsteignton Yoga Class: Hatha Yoga, Mon 6.45-8.15pm, OAP Hall, Oakford Lawn, Kingsteignton, Laila Underwood 07976 535115, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Yoga: Community Hall, Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Tue eve 6.15- 7.30pm, 01626 777962